The familiar advice to “brush, floss, and rinse” serves an important purpose, but my experience as a dentist has shown that optimal oral health involves more than removing bacteria. It requires nurturing a balanced ecosystem within your mouth – your oral microbiome. The Mouth-Gut Connection While many understand the gut microbiome’s importance, fewer realize that … Read more

Throughout my years in dentistry, I’ve observed how we tend to view oral health and heart health as separate domains, each with its own specialists and treatment approaches. Recent research, however, reveals a compelling connection between these systems. As a practitioner focused on holistic dental care, I find these connections crucial for understanding your complete … Read more

Most of us accept poor sleep as an unavoidable part of modern life. We dismiss restless nights as stress or bad luck, then struggle through our days. Yet in my practice, I’ve discovered that sleep issues often connect to an unexpected source: your oral health and airway function. Understanding Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea extends beyond … Read more

The mouth is the gateway to whole-body wellbeing Throughout my years practicing functional dentistry, I’ve observed a profound truth: the mouth serves as more than just an entry point for nutrition – it’s a sophisticated gateway that influences your entire body’s wellbeing. As we uncover more about the oral-systemic connection through advancing research, this understanding … Read more

Reducing Toxicity + Inflammation Balancing microbiome, nervous, & immune systems Detoxification Protocols Biocompatible Materials Anti-Inflammatory Methodology Safe Amalgam Removal Ozone Therapy As a functional dentist, I’ve observed how oral health profoundly impacts our body’s overall inflammatory response and toxic load. Through years of clinical experience and research, I’ve discovered that addressing these factors requires a … Read more

Addressing Root Cause Integrating myofunctional, airway, & underlying symptoms Comprehensive Health History 3D Imaging (CBCT) Salivary Diagnostics Collaboration with Other Practitioners In my 25 years of practicing dentistry, I’ve observed a fundamental truth: treating symptoms without understanding their underlying causes is like trying to silence a car’s check engine light without looking under the hood. … Read more

At Primary Integrative Dental, we’ve developed our approach through years of observing the profound connections between oral health and overall wellbeing. My journey in dentistry has revealed how traditional approaches often miss crucial links between oral health and systemic wellness. Understanding the Complete Picture Our comprehensive approach considers often-overlooked factors in conventional dentistry: Airway Health … Read more

What is Wholistic, Functional, Regenerative, Integrated and Biological Dentistry? As a dentist with over 25 years of experience, I’ve watched the field of dentistry evolve and fragment into what might seem like confusing categories: holistic, biological, functional, regenerative, integrative. While these terms may appear to represent entirely different approaches, they actually share a fundamental understanding: … Read more

Take control of your oral health with Primary’s proactive and root cause dental model At Primary Integrative Dentistry, we utilize cutting-edge technology and a Wholistic approach to identify and address the root causes of oral health issues, empowering you to achieve lasting wellness. We identify the symptoms Cavities Snoring Crooked teeth Sensitive teeth Bad breath … Read more